Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Dayton, Tennessee
0 of 2 nursing homes in Dayton (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Tennessee statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
139
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
32 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Dayton, Tennessee is weak, with only 2 facilities available and none recommended. Families should be cautious, as there is 1 facility to avoid due to significant concerns, despite the top-rated LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY earning a C+ rating.
The other 2 Dayton facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Dayton Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
-
1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Dayton's city average is 2.0 stars
-
2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Dayton facilities have fines
-
3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Dayton avg is 32 min
-
4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Dayton facilities average 14.5 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
Looking for options in Dayton? These nearby cities also have recommended facilities
Dayton at a Glance
Good News
- 2 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 34.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 50% for-profit, 50% non-profit, 0% government
- 14.5 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Dayton, TN are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Dayton (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Dayton?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Dayton has 2 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Dayton "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Dayton?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.